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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic LX10, which was introduced in September 2016 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor. There is 17 months difference between G900 and LX10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G900, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-72 mm F1.4-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 310g. 106 x 60 x 42 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Battery Life
340 shots vs 260 shots 80 more frames with a single charge
Weight
247 g vs 310 g 63 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 72mm 68 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 3x more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 over Ricoh G900
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.40 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
12.1m vs 5.5m 6.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.39µm2 318% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic LX10 has external dimensions of 106 x 60 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.65″) and weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10. Panasonic LX10 is 12mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Ricoh G900 but it is also 9mm thicker.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10.
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh G900 is significantly lighter (63g ) than the Panasonic LX10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Panasonic LX10 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Ricoh G900 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to LX10.
Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Ricoh G900's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Panasonic LX10's sensor is 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Panasonic LX10's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Ricoh G900.

Below you can see the G900 and LX10 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic LX10 has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Ricoh G900. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Panasonic LX10 features a 24-72 mm F1.4-2.8 3x zoom lens.

Panasonic LX10 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f1.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 68mm longer reach than the Panasonic LX10. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic LX10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

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G900
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G900
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G900
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic LX10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX10 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic LX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
310g
Body Thickness 42mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Panasonic LX10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Panasonic LX10 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic LX10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #15 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #196 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic LX10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh G900 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh G900. Otherwise, Panasonic LX10 is the better camera overall.

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Panasonic LX10 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Brand Ricoh Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-21 2016-09-19
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-72 mm (3x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F1.4-2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 310g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 106 x 60 x 42mm
Battery Life 340 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 70
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 581
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